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Principal Medical Writer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

They co‑lead the creation of outstanding medical content across various therapy areas and provide strategic insights to elevate client deliverables. This position is ideal for a proactive ...

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Associate Medical Director

Morristown, NJ · On-site +1

$120K - $140K/yr

Own medical content development for multiple projects. * Drive medical strategic guidance on assigned accounts and discuss strategic recommendations with client. * Ensure high-quality execution with ...

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How much do medical content jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical content in the United States is $116,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical content writer?

A medical content writer is a professional who creates, edits, and reviews healthcare-related materials for various audiences, such as patients, healthcare professionals, or the general public. Their work includes writing articles, blog posts, patient education materials, website content, and regulatory documents that explain medical topics in a clear and accurate way. Medical content writers often collaborate with healthcare experts to ensure the information is evidence-based and up to date. Strong research skills and a good understanding of medical terminology are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical content specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Medical Content Specialist, you need a solid background in life sciences or healthcare, strong research ability, and excellent writing skills, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with medical databases, referencing tools like EndNote, and content management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure the creation of accurate, credible, and accessible content that supports healthcare education and compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in medical content roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Medical Content roles often face challenges such as translating complex scientific information into clear, accurate, and accessible language for diverse audiences. Staying updated with rapidly evolving medical research and regulatory guidelines is also essential. Effective collaboration with subject matter experts, clinicians, and regulatory teams can help ensure content accuracy and compliance. Building strong research and communication skills, along with maintaining organized workflows, are key strategies to overcome these challenges.

What is the difference between Medical Content vs Medical Writer?

AspectMedical ContentMedical Writer
CredentialsOften requires healthcare background, certifications in medical writing or related fieldsTypically holds degrees in life sciences, healthcare, or communications; certifications like AMWA or EMWA are common
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, medical publishers, online health platformsPharmaceutical companies, medical communication agencies, publishing firms, freelance
Industry UsageUsed broadly for creating health-related content for patients, providers, or public educationFocused on producing scientific, regulatory, or educational documents for professionals and regulators

Medical Content professionals create a wide range of health-related information for various audiences, often with a healthcare background. Medical Writers specialize in producing scientific and regulatory documents, typically with specialized writing certifications. While both roles require medical knowledge, Medical Content roles are broader in scope, focusing on general health information, whereas Medical Writers focus on technical, regulatory, or scientific documentation.

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Infographic showing various Medical Content job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,615 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications

6085-Janssen Global Services, LLC Legal Entity

Raritan, NJ • On-site

$180 - $230/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Scientific Communications, Content and Publications located in Raritan, NJ. The role supports the development and execution of scientific communications, scientific content, and publication activities for the Milvexian program within the Cardiovascular & Metabolism (CVM) team.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, review, and update strategic scientific communication materials such as Scientific Communication Platforms, Medical Communication Plans, and Core Asset Themes that drive Milvexian scientific and medical communication strategies.
  • Develop, update, and execute strategic global and regional publication plans and medical content plans.
  • Align scientific communication, publication, and medical content strategies with alliance partner(s).
  • Drive internal alignment to ensure a unified, coherent narrative across all external stakeholder communications.
  • Support the development and maintenance of a strategic global and regional publication strategy in collaboration with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), ensuring timely and high‑quality evidence dissemination.
  • Provide scientific, strategic, and operational input into the development of clear, accurate scientific and medical content for the product in development, partnering with regional and country medical teams.
  • Ensure all Scientific Communications, Publications, and Medical Content activities comply with applicable SOPs, legal, regulatory, and healthcare guidelines.
  • Support responsible management of scientific communications, publications, and medical content budgets, including tracking, accruals, spend reconciliation, and financial cycle activities.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MS, MA, MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, MBA preferred.
  • 8–10 years of relevant experience in a medical, clinical, scientific or pharmaceutical environment, including 5+ years in pharmaceutical scientific communications.
  • Experience engaging with external KOLs and scientific experts to inform strategy.
  • Strong collaboration, matrix management, and influencing skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated learning agility and ability to generate insights and foresights to influence portfolio strategies.
  • Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and global mindset with ability to partner across regions and cultures.
  • Strong project planning and organizational skills to drive projects to completion in a highly complex, matrixed environment.
  • Experience in alliance work, managing 3rd‑party strategic partners, vendors and consultants (preferred).
  • Budget management experience (highly preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of global healthcare systems, compliance principles, and pharmaceutical regulations (highly preferred).
  • Up to 20% travel, including domestic and international.
  • Must be in office 3 days a week; hybrid model preferred.
Travel

Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

EEO Statement

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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